For the second straight day Patriots linebacker Dane Fletcher missed practice. He appears to be sitting out with a thumb injury, but he was the only New England player to not participate on Wednesday.

Jerod Mayo is limited in practice, but hopes to play Sunday. (FILE:Icon/SMI)

In addition, the Patriots had seven players who were limited in participation, including defensive captain Jerod Mayo who is trying to make a comeback this Sunday in Pittsburgh. Here is the full report. –